Golf course beauty!

 On Sunday evening, my dad and I went for an evening stroll around Bowood golf course. My dads a member so he said it was very picturesque and that the course is very beautiful! So I decided to take my camera with me and he was right, it was the perfect place for photo opportunities. I'm used to taking a model to a location, so I swayed away from my usual photography for this specific shoot. Because the path leads you round the golf course, it sort of restricts you from getting the best views, and in my case, the best images I could get! So there we were, walking across the golf course, which spread across acres and acres of  spectacular land. Deep down I am quite a big fan of landscape photography, which I started out doing before branching off into other genres, so this was me sort of going to back to what I used to love doing. I enjoyed my evening thoroughly.

Capturing the beautiful lake with reflections of the sunset in the water

 

 

I love the little pockets of red-ish light outlining the dark silhouette of the building in this image, paired against the light blue sky in the background, I think really makes this image very strong within the body of work.

Again, another image I am very proud of, capturing it just before the sun set.

 

 

 

 

 My dad and I had a lot of fun exploring this area of Bowood, walking for atleast an hour around the perfectly preserved peaceful golf course, spotting wildlife such as dear, birds, wild rabbits and even owls! Although the dear were too quick for me and my camera to capture! I had a very interesting evening and I am overly happy with the images that I produced :)

Laura xxx

A spontaneous evening!

About a week ago, I had a spare evening so decided to ask one of my friends if she wanted to do an evening photo shoot with me. And she said yes!! So I popped over to hers to her pick out an outfit for her whilst we discussed the location of the shoot. Fortunately it was a lovely sunny evening, which made a change to earlier in the day where it was dull and rainy, so I thought id go out and make the most of the sunshine before the winter arrives!

Our decided location was Hardenhuish Church, which is only about a 5 minute drive over the other side of town where I live which was very convenient and seemed like the perfect setting on such a beautiful evening! Set up on top of a little hill, this church has a lot of history behind it, even my great grandparents are buried in the church graveyard! So for my first time visiting and not just driving past it, it was a very exciting shoot for me to do.

Below is the view I had of the lovely church from the public footpath. This image has not been edited.

After we admired the church for a little while, we got down to shooting! Luckily the church was closed, so I was able to shoot wherever I wanted to. I shot at the front, round the sides and right round the back of the church. I have used my model Zara for many different shoots so we both contributed to different poses and how I wanted her to stand etc. So below are some of my favourite images which I am VERY proud of, from the fun filled evening we had shooting at such a beautiful, beautiful place!

Laura xx

Inspiration!

 

So every now and again I love to go and buy a fashion magazine full of photography that I can gain inspiration from. I have always wanted to work for a magazine, preferably a fashion magazine as my favoured genre, as your work is published for everyone to see! I usually go for either Elle or Vogue as the obviously options, but this week I decided to go for 'Glamour' as it was on a special offer at half price. Fortunately it didn't disappoint. After flicking through, it actually appeared that this magazine was more use than I first thought, displaying all sorts of interesting photography and inspiration I can take and keep for personal future photo shoots.

 

                                                       Image by Rokas Darulis 

                                                           Image by Olivia Frolich

                                                           Image by Jen Carey

 

The images above are of 3 different photo shoots taken within this magazine and I picked my favourite image from each one. All of them stand out for me with the use of natural light being a technique I can relate to as a personal love of mine. But also the simplicity of the studio lighting in the middle image, creating the shadows on specific areas perfectly which makes that image really stand out for me! I know most people would flick by these images and just look at the clothing (which is what the magazine is advertising!) but for those who have a photographic eye I think they are brilliant to keep as inspiration which you can look back at at any time and to also know the standard at which photographers are at at this current time.

Laura xx

A new beginning

 

I think the title speaks for itself when it reads 'a new beginning'. I have always been excited at the prospect of something new. Never studying photography before, I decided to pursue photography as a fundamental passion of mine, into something much more worth while, something I will want to do for the rest of my life. Which leaves me here today with the first year of my degree ticked off as I currently beginning the second. This past year has entailed much more than what I first anticipated, broadening my knowledge significantly and creating experiences I will never forget. And of course, not forgetting what I have been able to achieve and acquire up to this moment in time.

Below are some favourite images of mine, taken through the lens of my Nikon D3100 during my first year at university. Enjoy!!

The image above is one of many I took during my first encounter with the media make-up students and the models they transformed. During this specific shoot, the models were altered into mythical creatures, complete with hair, outfit and make-up; working precisely to the individuals needs. I intensified the image using Photoshop Elements 11, converting it into black and white and also increasing the contrast slightly to define the features somewhat. I absolutely love working in black and white, I find something so pure about the way it looks, especially in this image.

 

 

 

Again, this is another image taken from an afternoon with the media make-up students, I had the model face towards the light, emphasising the facial features created for this piece. I wanted to get a sense of the work that went into transforming the models, rather than just photographing them. So I spent almost 5 hours watching and photographing the model being transformed after taking her to the studio to shoot. It was a very enjoyable afternoon and I am delighted with my images.

 

Again, another few images taken for a media make-up students portfolio in the studio. Using 2 softboxes, one either side and a white background, I created the image above and below. The project was centred around hair and all of the models were sporting amazing hairstyles throughout the afternoon, we were all left wondering how it was even possible to create such big hair!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am over the moon with how much I have progressed throughout my first year and I will continue to take on board all the advice and constructive criticism given by my lecturers and other students. I am so excited for what the second year entails and other exciting opportunities happening later on in the year.


Until next time! Laura xx

 

 

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